He escaped the dark web's biggest bust. Now he's back

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 09.23.21   BLUE SKY | 7-MINUTE READ Here's a Sneak Peek at the Far-Out Future of Space Travel BY RAMIN SKIBBA As the agency develops plans for exploring the moon and Mars, it's seeking cutting-edge research that could turn science fiction into reality.   BARKCODE | 6-MINUTE READ The Long-Lost Tale of an 18th-Century Tsunami, as Told by Trees BY MAX G. LEVY Local evidence of the cataclysm has literally washed away over the years. But Oregon's Douglas firs may have recorded clues deep in their tree rings.   BOARD GAMES | 7-MINUTE READ In This 'Socially Conscious Monopoly' Game, Race and Privilege Are Currency BY SEBASTIAN SKOV ANDERSEN The creators of Blacks & Whites want to make talking about inequality easier—and might teach your racist uncle a thing or two.   ALPHABAY | 9-MINUTE READ He Escaped the Dark Web's Biggest Bust. Now He's Back BY ANDY GREENBERG DeSnake apparently eluded the DOJ's takedown of AlphaBay. The admin talked to WIRED about his return—and the resurrection of the notorious underground marketplace. GET WIRED Stare the future right in the eye. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now.   HACKS | 3-MINUTE READ Ransomware Isn't Back. It Never Left BY LILY HAY NEWMAN A recent wave of attacks belies an apparent lull toward the end of the summer.   BUYING GUIDE | 9-MINUTE READ The Best Soundbars for Every Budget BY PARKER HALL Every television deserves a dedicated row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorites.   DEALS | 5-MINUTE READ 16 Deals to Help Deck Out Your Home Office BY MEDEA GIORDANO AND GEAR TEAM Is your work space lacking in form and function? Some of our favorite desks, webcams, and keyboards are discounted right now. From the Archive   THINK FAST | 5-MINUTE READ Could an Astronaut Lost in Space Use Gravity to Get Around? BY RHETT ALLAIN With some basic physics, there are several ways to figure it out in real time. Which is good, because you're going to run out of air.   TAP TAP | 5-MINUTE READ How a Smartphone Can Help You Cope With Epilepsy BY LANDIS WIEDNER Epilepsy looks different depending on the person, but here are some strategies for managing symptoms and staying safe.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.